Judge Denies US Atty's Recusal Call Over Conflict Concerns
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A federal judge has denied a US attorney's request to recuse himself from a habeas corpus case. The decision was made due to a lack of grounds for recusal.
Federal Judge Denies US Attorney's Recusal Request
A federal judge on Friday denied a US attorney's request to recuse himself from a habeas corpus case related to the government's immigration enforcement operation. The judge cited a lack of grounds for recusal as the reason for his decision.
The Habeas Corpus Case
The habeas corpus case was brought in connection with the government's immigration enforcement operation. The US attorney had requested the judge's recusal, citing the fact that the judge's wife, who is the state's solicitor general, is involved in the litigation.
The Judge's Ruling
The judge denied the US attorney's request, stating that it was 'procedurally improper, untimely, and lacking merit.' The judge also noted that there was no reason to believe that he could not consider the case objectively.
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Source: law360.com